Facing escalating climate and ecological crises, humanity seeks a new legal framework and economy based on living in balance with Earth, where human rights do not extend to dominating nature. The

Facing escalating climate and ecological crises, humanity seeks a new legal framework and economy based on living in balance with Earth, where human rights do not extend to dominating nature. The Rights of Nature movement offers a systemic solution, rapidly growing globally.

A recent press conference showcased how this framework protects biodiverse ecosystems, Indigenous sovereignty, and human rights. Advocates from organizations like WECAN and Health of Mother Earth Foundation shared insights.

During the event, a White Paper on the Legal Rights of Nature Framework, co-authored by WECAN, Movement Rights, and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN), was released. Read the report here.

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he explores how climate change impacts North America's iconic creatures. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin investigates critical conservation

Join Jeff Corwin on Wildlife Nation as he explores how climate change impacts North America's iconic creatures. Partnering with Defenders of Wildlife, Corwin investigates critical conservation challenges across the continent.

His journey begins in Florida, where he uncovers how warming beaches affect sea turtle development, leading to an imbalance in sex ratios. In California, Corwin examines the threats of drought and habitat loss on the giant garter snake. He then travels to Alaska to observe how bison and musk ox are adapting to a rapidly changing ecosystem.

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and

The Women's Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted its Global Women's Assembly for Climate Justice: Path to COP30 and Beyond from June 23-28, 2025. This event gathered over 125 grassroots and frontline women leaders, advocates, and policymakers from 50 countries to share diverse visions and strategies for a just and healthy world across 25 panels.

A significant panel, "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Industry in North America," took place on June 25th. Featured speakers included Sharon Lavigne (RISE St. James), Tara Houska (Giniw Collective), Nalleli Cobo (People not Pozos, South Central Youth Leadership Coalition), and Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni, a physician.

Climate anxiety often leads to inaction. Anne-France Kennedy's TEDx talk addresses this by sharing three strategies for professionals not yet in the "sustainability zone." She explains how they

Climate anxiety often leads to inaction. Anne-France Kennedy's TEDx talk addresses this by sharing three strategies for professionals not yet in the "sustainability zone." She explains how they can achieve personal and business success by creating products and services that improve quality of life while protecting the planet.

This talk was delivered at TEDxWoodLane on November 5, 2021, in London. Kennedy, CEO of TheClimateLink, brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship and social ventures. TheClimateLink app connects professionals with climate-related jobs, projects, and expertise, helping them save time, money, and CO2. For more event information, visit TEDxWoodLane Event. Learn more about TEDx at TED.com/TEDx.

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack

New research highlights how decades of U.S. housing policy have created urban environments where prosperous, white neighborhoods enjoy ample tree shade, while low-income communities of color lack green spaces. National Geographic writer Alejandra Borunda explores how activists are working to make Los Angeles greener and healthier for everyone, emphasizing that solutions extend beyond simply planting more trees.

Discover more in the "Cooling Cities By Throwing Shade" episode of the Overheard at National Geographic podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, or Castbox. Subscribe to National Geographic: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe. Photography by Elliot Ross, Nat Geo Image Collection.

Dr. Jamie Sommer, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida, investigates what truly moves the needle in climate change activism. Her oral history research project,

Dr. Jamie Sommer, an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of South Florida, investigates what truly moves the needle in climate change activism. Her oral history research project, featuring female leaders globally, uncovers surprising findings about effective climate action.

Sommer's broader work examines how institutions and systems, including capitalism and patriarchy, shape global environmental inequality, often benefiting powerful groups. She also studies climate resilience and trauma through oral histories with communities facing extreme weather events in India and Guatemala, collaborating with the Climate Knowledge Collective.

This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Join Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure for "Wildlife Nation," exploring the state's incredible animals and vital conservation efforts. The episode features monitoring endangered beluga whales in

Join Jeff Corwin on an Alaskan adventure for "Wildlife Nation," exploring the state's incredible animals and vital conservation efforts. The episode features monitoring endangered beluga whales in Cook Inlet, observing American bison managed by the Alutiiq people on Kodiak Islands, and studying the critical western bumblebee.

This conservation mission, in partnership with Defenders of Wildlife, highlights North America's creatures and the dedicated individuals protecting them. Check local listings for airtime.

For more about the featured wildlife, visit www.defenders.org/wildlifenation.

Subscribe to Big Think Edge for insights into critical global issues. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, causing Greenland's ice

Subscribe to Big Think Edge for insights into critical global issues. The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, causing Greenland's ice to melt. This exposes dark ocean, which absorbs more solar energy, creating a feedback loop that accelerates further ice melt.

Journalist and historian Jon Gertner, a feature writer for the New York Times Magazine, explores this phenomenon in his latest book, "The Ice at the End of the World: An Epic Journey into Greenland's Buried Past and Our Perilous Future." Find his book here.

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the

The film "Our Tomorrows, Today: Wahbung 1971" premiered in 2017. It explores the historic 1971 Wahbung document, a pivotal First Nations response to the 1969 White Paper. Wahbung asserted the right to self-determination, emerging from Manitoba's First Nations' rejection of the controversial policy. The documentary highlights this influential paper's role as a catalyst for self-determination. Its premiere was attended by original contributors, including the Women of Wahbung and Dave Courchene Jr.

For more information, to purchase the film and accompanying book/guide, or to view the trailer, visit: ourtomorrowsfilm.com, mfnerc.org/product/our-tomorrows-today-wahbung-1971/, and youtube.com/watch?v=TKhrsMqMWTk.

During COP28, WECAN amplified the voices of diverse women leaders globally. On December 10, 2023, a press conference titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions" highlighted their critical

During COP28, WECAN amplified the voices of diverse women leaders globally. On December 10, 2023, a press conference titled "Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions" highlighted their critical perspectives.

At this event, international women leaders discussed the impacts of climate policies and stressed the urgent need for transformative strategies to address the climate crisis and advance a just transition. Prominent speakers included Indigenous rights activists, youth climate advocates, and environmental ambassadors, sharing vital solutions.